Being a Passenger

Hi Jagman

Post op, I used a towel, pillow or cushion to keep the seat belt off my scar areas.

This method worked well for me for both post bowel and pre chemo portacath surgeries.

All the best for Weds.

First of all .All the best for wednesday

It will all depend on where any scar tissue is.I had my panproctocolectomy by single port laparoscopy so was just careful where I placed the seatbelt over and around my stoma bag .otherwise a small flat cushion or folded soft towel over the area will probably suffice.

Thinking of you on wednesday

Kath

Thank you Katz, why didn't I think of that.. Tanks for the kind thought x

I was super paranoid and bought a special seat belt attachment  Think it was a little unnecessary really but gave me confidence 

Thanks Artsie but I think I'll use a cushion. Super paranoid, yeah

Yes that’s exactly what’s needed. I bought a cover for the seat belt to protect my Stoma. It wouldn’t be apt for your needs xx

Hi Jagman.

Glad you found our solutions helpful.

Good luck for tomorrow and don't forget some loose/comfy clothing for your discharge day

Thanks C o T I think I'm fully organised. It's 04:48 as I'm writing, Had my shower and just got to have my last drink of Nutricia Pre Op.. Then waiting for my lift after 06:15 to get me to the hospital for 07:00 

Hope all goes well today Jagman x

Hi Jagman, 

All the very very best for tomorrow. I remember  how nervous I was but the reality was better than my fear. I’m a few months post op now and can do physically anything. My right hemicolectomy scar is vertical through my belly button with 2 small laparoscopic scars that never caused any problems. So I was not affected by the seat belt.  You will find that every week you will make huge leaps. 
Sending you a huge hug of strength. Xxx